luxuriant definition - Dictionary

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adjective

Definition:

1. lush: with a lot of young rich healthy growth

luxuriant ground cover

2. growing profusely: growing thickly and profusely

a luxuriant mane of dark curly hair

3. elaborately written: written in an elaborate, showy, and dramatic style

4. productive: producing vast quantities of something

5. luxurious: of a luxurious rich character

[Mid-16th century. < Latin luxuriant-, present participle of luxuriare (see luxuriate)]

lux·u·ri·ance noun

lux·u·ri·ant·ly adverb

Word Usage


	luxuriant or luxurious? Both these adjectives are related to the noun luxury, but their meanings do not overlap. Luxuriant is used to describe something that grows in rich profusion, for example, hair or vegetation. Luxurious means "very comfortable," as in a luxurious bedroom or a luxurious lifestyle.